Joe spoke about the renovations with Nick who said that "he's keeping the same basic look (right down to the 8x10s of the has-been actors and, yes, the eggs served in frying pans) but just giving everything a much-needed update. Longtime fans will not be disappointed in the least."

Photos of has-been actors! Eggs served in frying pans! Dark-wood paneling! And those watered-down oxblood, diamond-tufted naugahyde booths! It looks like the old Waverly already.

I keep thinking about dashing in for a Waverly Burger than checking myself...a redo of those tiny bathrooms will be a plus...I first switched from tea to coffee back in 1988 as a student hanging out here...